Betteries BetterGen Manuale utente

betterGen

User Manual

Mobile Inverter and Charger EN

Gebrauchsanleitung

Mobiler Wechselrichter

und Ladegerät

Manuel d’utilisation

Onduleur et chargeur mobile FR

Manual do utilizador

Conversor móvel e carregador PT

Manual de usuario

Inversor y cargador móvil ES

(AC Dock 3000)

Table of contents

1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

1.1 Overview of the betterGen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

1.2 Scope of delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.3 Product line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.4 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2 better be safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.1 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.3 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.4 If a product is broken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.1 Unpacking the betterGen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

3.2 Conditions for the installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

4 Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4.1 Checking the betterGen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

4.2 Stacking the betterPacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

4.3 TurningthebetterGenonando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

4.4 Understanding the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

4.5 Charging betterPacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.6 Connecting and disconnecting applicances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

4.7 Changing the location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.8 Connecting to WiFi (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

5 Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

5.1 Checking tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

5.2 Changing tyre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

7 Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

8 Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

10 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

10.1 Dimensions and weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

10.2 Electrical values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

10.3 Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

10.4 Nameplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

10.5 Traceability label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

11 Disposing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Read this user manual carefully before use.

This user manual is part of the product and must be kept for later use or to be passed on to a future owner.

Overview

1 Overview

1.1 Overview of the betterGen

5a 5b 5c 5d

Fig. 1 Overview of the betterGen

Handles for moving the betterGen

AC in

2Sockets for connecting appliances 5d USB port

3Monitoring and controlling unit with LED display and

On/O button 6Lower part of the locking device for securing

betterPacks on the betterGen

Connection for charging cable

Handle to carry betterPacks (on both sides)

Fuse cover

Upper part of the locking device for securing

betterPacks on the betterGen

Inrush current-protected AC out

Connection for betterPacks

5b Standard AC out 10 Charging cable

1.2 Scope of delivery

• betterGen

• Charging cable

• This user manual

1.3 Product line

To use the betterGen, you need betterPacks, which you can

purchase from betteries AMPS GmbH. betterPacks can also

be used with the following devices:

• betterLink-DC

• betterLink-EM

• GSM stick

To view the complete list of possible devices, go to

https://betteries.com.

Overview / better be safe

1.4 Spare parts

Make sure to only use original spare parts. You can order

spare parts via the customer service gsee “2.4 If a product is

broken” on page 6.

Article number Designation

P/N 06-00289 Charging cable

P/N 06-00228 Tyres

P/N 06-00095 Dust caps

2 better be safe

2.1 Intended use

The betterGen is a hand truck with an inverter and charger

for using electrical power indoors and outdoors from a

maximum of three betterPacks. Never use any other batteries

than betterPacks with the betterGen. Never use any charging

or discharging device other than the devices listed on

https://betteries.com.

The betterGen is intended for professional use only and

may only be used under the special operating and envi-

ronmental conditions defined in this user manual gsee

“3.2 Conditions for the installation site” on page 6 and

gsee “10 Technical Data” on page 15.

Any further use that deviates from the conditions described

in this user manual is considered improper use and is prohib-

ited. Note in particular the following specification:

• Never step on the betterGen and never use it as a step-

ping aid.

• Never use the betterGen to transport objects or people.

• When connecting an applicance, only use cables with

a maximum length of three metres and only use cables

with the standard H07RN-F.

• The betterGen is designed to invert and charge a max-

imum of three betterPacks while operating. However,

while moving, the maximum of stacked betterPacks is

two.

2.2 Disclaimer

Failure to follow the instructions in this user manual may

result in serious injury or damage to the betterGen and the

devices used with it. No liability is accepted for any damage

to the betterGen or the devices that occurs because the

instructions in this user manual have not been observed.

2.3 Safety instructions

DANGER

Danger to life due to electric current!

The betterGen is operated with electric current.

Contact with live parts and damage to the

insulation of the charging cable or individual

components pose an immediate danger to life.

• Always check that the betterGen is

undamaged before using it. Never use the

betterGen if it is damaged.

• Never open, repair or modify the betterGen.

Always contact the manufacturer to have it

repaired.

• Never touch the plug of the charging cable

or a plug of an appliance with wet hands.

• Never put external conductors into the

plugs.

• Never immerse the betterGen in water.

WARNING

Health hazard due to fire!

If the betterGen is electrically overloaded, fire

may occur.

• Never use a multiple socket when connect-

ing appliances to the betterGen.

• Only use the betterGen under the specific

operating conditions defined in this user

manual gsee “10 Technical Data” on

page 15.

CAUTION

Injuries due to the betterGen tipping over!

If the betterGen is not standing securely and

level or betterPacks are not removed correctly,

the betterGen may tip over and cause bruising

to hands, feet or legs.

• Always follow the instructions for setting

up the betterGen and changing the better-

Packs correctly

• Never stack more than two betterPacks

when moving the betterGen.

better be safe / Setting up / Using

NOTICE

Damage to equipment due to dirty or wet

connections and plugs!

If connections and plugs become dirty or wet, the

betterGen may no longer function correctly.

• Always keep the connections and plugs

clean and dry by keeping plugs away from

dust and water.

NOTICE

Damage to equipment due to a short circuit!

When AC in and AC out are reversed, a short

circuit occurs which can cause damage to the

betterGen.

• Always use the correct plug for the intended

socket.

2.4 If a product is broken

Never open, repair or modify the betterGen yourself. Always

contact the manufacturer to have it repaired.

Phone: +49 152-05735306

E-Mail: info@betteries.com

3 Setting up

3.1 Unpacking the betterGen

1. Carefully remove the packaging around the betterGen

from the pallet.

2. Unpack the betterGen. It is ready for use once removed

from the pallet.

3. Keep the packaging for future transport, return or longer-

term storage.

4. Check that the scope of delivery is complete. The ship-

ping box must contain the betterGen, the charging cable

and the user manual.

5. Check that the betterGen and the charging cable are

undamaged.

6. If you notice any missing or damaged parts, please con-

tact the manufacturer gsee “2.4 If a product is broken”

on page 6.

3.2 Conditions for the installation site

• Always place the betterGen upright on the tyres. Never

use the betterGen lying down.

• Always place the betterGen on a firm and even surface.

The maximum terrain slope without any risk of tilt is 10%.

• The betterGen can be used indoors and outdoors. If you

use the betterGen outdoors, avoid rain and direct sun

to extend the life of betterGen. If you use the betterGen

indoors, always check that the humidity in the room is

below 95%.

• Check that you can meet the requirements for ambient

temperature gsee “10 Technical Data” on page 15.

• Check that the betterGen is near a power socket while

charging betterPacks and that the charging cable is not

under tension.

• Never use the betterGen in explosive atmosphere.

• Never use the betteGen for an extended period in areas

with high salt concentration in ambient air or water, such

as on the seaside or in winter on streets on which de-icing

salt is used, or in other highly corrosive environments.

• Never position the betterGen close to any heat source,

such as heaters or appliances with high thermal irradia-

tion. Always keep a distance to such heat sources so that

you can meet the requirements for ambient temperature

gsee “10 Technical Data” on page 15.

• Never position the betterGen close to any explosive or

dangerous substances, such as petrol.

4 Using

4.1 Checking the betterGen

1. Check the betterGen, including plugs and connections,

before using it.

2. If you notice any damage, such as cracks, brittleness,

smell, smoke or fading of the original colour, do not use

the betterGen and contact the manufacturer gsee “2.4 If

a product is broken” on page 6.

3. To prevent tilt and tipping over, check the tyre pressure

before using the betterGen. The recommended tyre

pressure is 2.1 bar.

Using

4.2 Stacking the betterPacks

1. Remove the dust caps from the connections of the bet-

terPacks and put them aside for later use.

2. Li and carry betterPacks with another person.

3. Align the connection of the betterGen and the connec-

tion of the betterPack vertically, one above the other.

4. Carefully stack the first betterPack on the betterGen

without any force.

INFO

When stacking more than one betterPack, always

start stacking a betterPack type “multi” and

stack the betterPack type “single” only on the

top.

5. Lock the first betterPack on the betterGen. To do so, li

the wing screw and hook the curved top on the upper

part of the locking device.

Fig. 3 Turning the wing screw

6. Then turn the wing screw by 180° in a clockwise

direction.

Fig. 4 Folding the wing screw back down

7. Fold the wing screw back down.

Fig. 2 Liing the wing screw

Using

Fig. 5 Locked betterPack

8. If needed, secure the position with a padlock.

9. Stack and lock additional betterPacks in the same way.

10. To remove a betterPack, first unlock the betterPack again.

To do so, li the wing screw, turn the wing screw 180° in a

counter-clockwise direction and fold it back down.

Fig. 6 Removing the betterPacks

11. CAUTION! Risk of tipping! Place one foot on the metal

strut in front of the betterPacks.

12. Carefully li the betterPack vertically upwards with

another person.

13. Set aside the betterPacks in a safe place.

14. To protect the connections, put the dust caps back onto

the connections of the betterPacks.

4.3 TurningthebetterGenonando

Fig. 7 On/O button on the betterGen (highlighted)

1. Shortly press the On/O button on the top of the

betterGen.

▷ The betterGen is switched on or o.

▷ The betterGen checks the status of all stacked better-

Packs and indicates this via the status LEDs.

4.4 Understanding the LEDs

State of charge

Fig. 8 State of charge on the betterGen (highlighted)

The LEDs for the state of charge indicate the charging level

for all stacked betterPacks. The lemost LED represents a

charging level between 0 and 30%. The LED lights up red if

the charging level is below 10%. The LED lights up blue if the

charging level is between 10 and 30%. The three LEDs in the

middle all represent a charging level of 20% (30 to 90%). The

rightmost LED represents a charging level between 90 and

100%. All betterPacks are fully charged when all five LEDs

light up blue. When betterPacks are being charged, the LED

representing the current charging level flashes blue.

Using

ATTENTION

Equipment damage due to deeply discharged

betterPacks!

If betterPacks are not charged in time, they can

become deeply discharged and thus permanently

damaged.

• If the lemost LED lights up red, charge the

stacked betterPacks as soon as possible.

Power

Fig. 9 Ratio of the currently available power on the betterGen (highlighted)

The blue LEDs for power indicate the ratio of the currently

available power of all stacked betterPacks and the maximum

recommended power to use. The maximum recommended

power depends on the state of charge and the tempera-

ture of all stacked betterPacks as well as on the number

of stacked betterPacks. Starting from the le, the first four

LEDs each represent the power in units of 25%. The last LED

lights up yellow if the recommended ratio is exceeded. If the

system is operating beyond the recommended ratio for an

extended period, betterPacks will shut down automatically

in a safe manner.

Status

Fig. 10 Status of a stacked betterPack on the betterGen (highlighted)

Each status LED indicates the status of a stacked betterPack.

The lemost LED in the upper row represents the first

stacked betterPack.

• Green: betterPack is being charged or used without any

errors or warnings.

• Yellow: betterPack is being initialised or in idle mode.

Stacked betterPacks have dierent charging levels.

• Red: An error has been detected. Depending on the sever-

ity of the error, the system will shut down safely. For more

information on the meaning of the LEDs and what actions

may be required gsee “9 Troubleshooting” on page 12.

4.5 Charging betterPacks

Prerequisites:

✓ betterPacks are stacked.

✓ betterPacks all have the same charging level.

✓ The betterGen is turned o.

1. Connect the charging cable with the betterGen.

2. Plug the charging cable into a power socket.

3. To turn the betterGen on, shortly press the On/O button.

▷ The betterGen starts charging the stacked betterPacks

automatically.

▷ Status LEDs indicate the status of each stacked better-

Pack and state-of-charge LEDs indicate the charging

level.

INFO

Synchronisation between the betterGen and the

power socket takes about one minute. The LEDs

only show the correct status and charge level

aer synchronisation has been completed.

4.6 Connecting and disconnecting

applicances

The betterGen is equipped with two dierent sockets to

connect appliances to (Fig. 11/

). Both are designed for ap-

plicances with a power consumption of up to 16 amp (230 V,

50 Hz). The lower socket is designed for high capacitive and

inductive loads that demand a high inrush current. The up-

per socket is designed for low capacitive and inductive loads.

Prerequisites:

✓ External appliances have been checked and are undam-

aged and ready for use.

✓ betterPacks are stacked.

✓ betterPacks all have the same charging level.

✓ betterGen is turned on.

✓ The appliance to be connected is turned o.

Using / Maintaining

Fig. 11 Sockets on the betterGen (highlighted)

1. Connect the appliance with the betterGen (Fig. 11/

2. If you notice any problem with the appliance, switch o

the appliance immediately and disconnect it from the

betterGen.

3. To disconnect the appliance from the betterGen, turn

o the appliance first and then disconnect it from the

betterGen.

4.7 Changing the location

Prerequisite:

✓ betterGen is turned o.

1. Check that the future location meets all conditions for the

installation site gsee “3.2 Conditions for the installation

site” on page 6.

Fig. 12 Changing the location of the betterGen

2. Place a foot on the curved rail on the back of the

betterGen.

3. Grasp both handles and tilt the betterGen slightly

towards you.

4. Move the betterGen to the future location and set it up

securely.

4.8 Connecting to WiFi (optional)

You can find a detailed description on how to set up WiFi

connectivity on https://betteries.com.

5 Maintaining

5.1 Checking tyre pressure

CAUTION

Injuries due to the betterGen tipping over!

If the tyre pressure is low, the betterGen is not

standing securely and may tip over and cause

bruising to hands, feet or legs.

• Always check that the tyre pressure is

2.1 bar.

1. Regularly check the tyre pressure. The recommended tyre

pressure is 2.1 bar.

5.2 Changing tyre

If a tyre is flat, it needs to be replaced. Only use tyres

provided by betteries. Only use tools suitable for removing a

defective tyre. To secure a tyre only use a Starlock washer.

Prerequisites:

✓ The betterGen is turned o.

✓ No betterPack is stacked on the betterGen.

✓ No appliance is connected to the betterGen.

1. Place the betterGen on its side on a stable surface so that

the defective tyre is facing towards you.

2. Remove the defective tyre with suitable tools.

3. Put the new tyre on the betterGen and secure the tyre

with the Starlock washer.

4. Place the betterGen upright on its tyres.

5. Check the tyre pressure. The recommended tyre pressure

is 2.1 bar.

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